Electromagnetic induction introduction to electromagnetic induction activity 1

Activity No # 1 - To check the properties of the magnets

Estimated Time

20 minutes

Materials/ Resources needed

1. Magnets
2. Magnetic needles with stand
3. Mariner's compass

Website interactives/ links/ simulations

Goto Magnet & electromagnets simulations

Process (How to do the activity)

Give the magnets to students and check the properties of magnets. Ask the students properties of magnets. Give two magnets and a magnetic needle to students group (4-5students). Tell check the properties of magnets.
Ask magnetic lines of force using phet tool of magnets and electromagnet.

Evaluation (Questions)

1.If a magnetic needle placed along the north and south pole of a bar magnet as shown in the figure, what is the polarity of the a b c and d. mark 2

• Pole of a ________ *pole of b _______
  
• Pole of c _________ *Pole of d _________
  

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